Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The personal representative’s actual duties are necessarily broad, so they can carry out their duties.
2. Obtaining a taxpayer ID number for an estate is one of the duties of a personal representative.
3. Paralegals are not allowed to assist the personal representative because it is considered giving legal advice.
4. A bond, supplied by the personal representative, is an amount of money used as an insurance policy that if the personal representative breaches their duties, the bond will pay for the damages.
5. In order for the personal representative to be held personally liable for the losses, a breach of duty must be found.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

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